Before the lesson: Make a chart with five columns. Label the columns: see, hear, taste, feel, smell.
Read the book //Owl Moon// by Jane Yolen aloud to your students if they have not heard it before.
Tell the students that good readers put themselves in the story by thinking about what the characters in the story see, hear, taste, feel and smell. Read the book aloud to the students again and look for examples of images the author uses that fit the categories. List them as you read. Some examples of what might be recorded: see - "moon so bright the sky seemed to shine", hear - train whistle blew a sad song, taste - furry scarf over my mouth, feel - cold, like an icy hand on my back, smell - (I didn't find anything for this category so I would leave it blank unless a student suggested something.)
Talk to students about what these images "remind them of" and how they help them to understand the story.
Reciprocal Teaching-Teaching Children Four Basic Comprehension Strategies from Jeff Beal
QAR-Question Answer Relationship-Teaching Children Where to Seek Answers to Questions from Jeff Beal
Relationship Among Four Types of Questions from Jeff Beal
Question Answer Relationship Chart from Jeff Beal
Jennifer's Sample Lesson Plans
Jennifer's Reading Workshop- First Six Weeks
Jennifer's 25 Mini-Lessons for Asking Questions
Inferring Unit of Study by Sandi
Questioning Unit of Study by Sandi
Completing the Circle - Reaching Excellence: provides a culturally relevant reading curriculum for Native American children based on a rich body of American Indian literature and thematically related non Indian literature. The curriculum is implemented through research-based “best practices” and strategies for all children and extended to include additional research-based strategies found to be of particular usefulness for teaching Native American children. -from Sally
Unit of Study/Sept./Launching Reading Workshop by Laura
Lesson Plan Template by Patti
K-2 Website for Strategy Instruction by Michele
Book Sharing Choices by Tandy
Test Rap (test prep) with explanation from Gina
Inferring Mini Unit by Jennifer
Nonfiction Unit Study by Lori
Novel Study Project by Kerry
Yearly Suggested Curriculum Plans grades 1-6 by Carol (reduce size at the top and tabs along the bottom)
Schema Unit of Study by Stacy. "BIG IDEAS" for Schema and Connections on the left of the unit, followed by mini-lesson topics, then teaching points.
Metacognition Introductory Unit of Study by Ginger
"A Butterfly's Dream" Grade 2 with Common Core Stds by Donna
Worksheets/Reporting Forms/etc.
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PDF
Plot Summary Chart-Somebody Wanted But So from Kendra
One Sentence Summary Chart from Kendra
Sensory Imagery Graphic Organizer
Strategies Graphic Organizers
Nonfiction Conventions Notebook
Literature Circle Role Sheets
Literacture Circle Roles Student Booklet by Donna
Book Review Sheet
Text Feature Search
Simple Inference Reporting Form
Good Readers Ask Questions Graphic Organizer by Tandy
Book Club Student Contract by Tandy
Book Club Guide Cue Card by Tandy
Question Quilt Sheet
Questioning- Thin/Thick Projects
"Thinking Spot" Graphic Organizer
5 Finger Rule Cue Card by Tandy
Strategies Bookmark by Sheila
Making Connections Cue Card by Tandy
Summary-Response Sheet by Tandy
Reading Responses
Strategy Use Reporting Form by Ginger
Determining Importance Notetaking Form by Joan
K2K Elements of Text template
Choosing Just Right Books-Five Finger Rule Bookmark by Kim
What Do Good Readers Do? Bookmark by Kim
Poetry Terms Bookmark by Kim
Fix-Up Strategies bookmarks by Cherie
Author Schema Study packet by Ginger
THINKMARK by Donna
Making Connections Thinkmark by Donna
Asking Questions Thinkmark by Donna
Strategy Songs bookmarks by Coralie
Inference Sheet for Questions Requiring Inferential Thinking from Heather
Books That I Have Read Sheet by Heather
Jennifer's Book Sort Graphic Organizer
QAR Prompts by Kendra
Making Inferences Graphic Organizer by Kendra
Predicting and Inferring- The Difference by Kendra
Lay the Foundation for Inference by Kendra
Simple Sentences for Inference Practice by Kendra
Reading Quilt with Strategy Sheets by Sandi
K-W-H-L-S Chart by Angela
Nonfiction Conventions descriptors
Nonfiction Conventions Web from Shelly
Retelling (Somebody, wanted, but, so) from Joan
Summary Organizer (five facts of fiction) from Mary Lou
Inferring Words Chart from Carolyn
Inferring 2 Column Notes from Carolyn
Changing Mental Images from Carolyn
Connections-Schema from Carolyn
Mental Images Conversations from Carolyn
Mental Images from Carolyn
Inferring Poem from Carolyn
Prediction Page from Carolyn
Schema Worksheet from Carolyn
Synthesis Wheel from Carolyn
Synthesizing Sheet from Carolyn
Text to Text Venn Diagram from Carolyn
Staff Development
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PDF
Ellin Keene's "What's Essential" outline 2008
Ellin Keene's Cueing Systems 2008
Essential Cognitive Reading Matrix from Peter. This is a great quick referral matrix that is adapted from Ellin Keene's work.
2003 Chicago Notes on Ellin Keene's "Tapping the Power of Thinking to Teach Reading Comprehension" Workshop by Deb/Ginger
Ellin Keene Workshop Notes by Terry
Ellin Keene's Definitions of Strategies with suggested study included
Ellin Keene's NEW Gradual Release of Responsibility Phase/ PLANNING TEMPLATE
Ellin Keene's "To Understand" List
Ellin Keene's "What is a Crafting Session?"
Ellin Keene's "A Closer Look at a Crafting Session"
Ellin Keene's "Beginning of the Year Planning Questions to Discuss"
Ellin Keene's "Beginning of the Year in Cornerstone Schools"
Ellin Keene's "What To Look For In Instructional Practices"
Determining Most Important Ideas and Themes(Madison, WI)
Asking Questions(Madison, WI)
Creating Visual and Other Sensory Images from Text(Madison, WI)
Drawing Inferences from Text(Madison, WI)
Retelling or Synthesizing What They Have Read(Madison, WI)
Utilizing a Variety of Fix-Up Strategies to Repair Comprehension(Madison, WI)
Staff Development session
Questioning, Predicting, Inferring Workshop Plans by Deb and Tammie
Nonsense Text Piece from Shelly
Basic Mosaic of Thought Discussion Questions by Ginger
Mosaic of Thought Study Guide by Russell Yates
Mosaic of Thought Book Group Study Guide by Martha
MOT-STW-RWM-Put Reading First Research Correlation Chart by Lois
Recommended Professional Reading List compiled by Georgina
Jill Eggleton Workshop-day one notes by Lori
Fluency Pamphlet (long) by Lois
Elements of Genres by Diane (html file)
Debbie Miller presentation notes by Nelle
Student Reading Comprehension Strategies explanation from Leslie
Study Guide for "Explaining Reading" by Jeff
Notes and website info from Harvey Daniels Workshop by Nelle
Debbie Miller "Happy Reading" video tape one and two discussion questions from Martha
Teacher Study Group log by Ann
Mosaic of Thought web sites from Dave
"Exploring the Cueing Systems" activity for Staff Development by Elouise
METACOGNITION ideas/thoughts from Deb
Inservice write up by Heather
Strategies and Standards Correlation Chart grades 3-5 from Michele
Strategy Instruction Workshop by Jama
Stephanie Harvey Literacy Conference Notes from Susan
Reading With Meaning Book Study from Irene
Ellin Keene Southwest Regional IRA notes by Martha
Website: "Literacy Coaching Toolbelt" by Michele (GREAT site for all teachers!!!!)
Reading With Meaning Notes-Asking Questions from from Carolyn
Reading With Meaning Notes-Community Building from Carolyn
Reading With Meaning Notes-Determining Importance in Nonfiction from Carolyn
Reading With Meaning Notes-Digging Deeper from Carolyn
Reading With Meaning Notes-Inferring from Carolyn
Reading With Meaning Notes-Mental Images from Carolyn
Reading With Meaning Notes-Schema from Carolyn
Reading With Meaning Notes-Synthesizing from Carolyn
Writing
Word
PDF
Hamline LIteracy Institute Writing Workshop notes by Lori
WRITING-Ways to Publish Students' Writing and Research by Kim
Katie Wood Ray workshop notes by Lori
Ruth Culham workshop notes by Carol
WRITING-mini lessons for writing workshop by Kelley
Writing Traits Songs on CD by Tanny
6 Traits Posters (intermediate) by Donna
Organization Unit of Study by Sandi
Word Choice/Sentence Fluency/Persuasive Writing Unit of Study by Sandi
Creating a Community of Writers-The First 20 Days of School by Carol
Unit of Study/Sept./Launching Writing Workshop by Laura
Calkins Unit of Study Literature List K-2 from Linda
Parents
Word
PDF
A Parent's Guide to Teaching Comprehension Strategies brochure by Lori
7 Keys Parent Handout from Sandi
Parent Workshop Early Literacy PART 1 (schedule and details) from Patty
Parent Workshop Early Literacy PART 2 (parent information) from Patty
Jennifer's Tips for Parents- Encouraging Questioning
Parent Information Brochure from Karyn
Schema Parent Newsletter by Jennifer
PowerPoint Presentations
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PDF
The twelve Reading Strategies PowerPoints below were created for system-wide school development in Elkhart, Indiana.
Each Power Point presentation takes approximately fifteen minutes. Permission has been given for list-serve members to use these Power Points for their own school presentations. *These PowerPoints are generously shared by Beth Suderman bsuderman@elkhart.k12.in.us CLICK on the TITLE to OPEN the PowerPoint presentation. You must have PowerPoint loaded on your computer in order to view these.
Planting a Literacy Garden-training PPT by Michele (primary comprehension)
Armadillies: Fiction and Nonfiction PPT by Melinda
Mittens and Other Winter Things PPT by Melinda
Critical Literacy PPT by Brigitte
Sight Word PPT by Jenn
"Confer With Me" PPT on Reading Conferences by Jenn
"Improving Comprehension for All Learners through Stamina Reading, Metacognition, and Strategy Instruction" by Linda and Denise.
Photographs
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PDF
Clarifying Words Anchor Chart from Jennifer
Mental File Chart from Jennifer
Introducing Venn Diagrams from Jennifer
Questioning board from Jennifer
Reading Graphs Anchor Chart from Jennifer
Reading is.... Anchor Chart from Jennifer
Class Promise from Jennifer
Classroom Library Genre Baskets from Jennifer
Story Structure board from Jennifer
Tricky Word Strategy "Stretch-It Out"
Tricky Word Strategy "Look at the Picture"
Tricky Word Strategy "Get Your Lips Ready"
Tricky Word Strategy "Skip-It and Read to the End and Go Back and Reread"
Tricky Word Strategy "Ask For Help"
Tricky Word Strategy "Try It Again"
Tricky Word Strategy "Chunk the Word"
36 Anchor Charts by Kelly and Ginger
Other
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PDF
Classroom Monthly Chants from Deb Smith
*docs have all months except July.
Strategy Posters by Donna *this page takes a while to load. You can click on the view and enlarge it to see more details.
Strategy Book List from Deb Smith
Questioning Book List from Deb Smith
Author Schema example 1
Author Schema example 2
Text Type Schema example
Inference Poster by Vickie
Schema Poster by Dawn
Types of Questions Poster by Sheila
Sara Holbrook Poems
Book List- Utilizing Picture Books In the Intermediate Grades from Georgina
Comprehension Strategy Songs on CD by Tanny
Profundity-Expository Packet by Jeff
Profundity-Sample Lesson Plan for Expositry by Jeff
Profundity Scale Question Stems from Jeff
Profundity Matrix- Narrative from Jeff
Profundity Scale- Narrative from Jeff
Profundity in the Margins- Narrative from Jeff
Profundity Thematic Unit for primary PART ONE (long) from Jeff
Profundity Thematic Unit for primary PART TWO (long) from Jeff
Profundity Thematic Unit for intermediate (long) from Jeff
Profundity Book List by Deb
Suggested titles for 5th grade level readers compiled by Mary
Leave Tracks of Your Thinking poster by Kelley
Book Leveling Sites
Book Leveling Correlation Guide from Dominie Kit
Products to Enhance Teaching (includes Comprehension Posters) from Jeff
Strategy Book List from Jackie
Picture Book List for Modeling Strategy Instruction compiled by Kelly (all strategies)
Wordless Picture Books from Ginger
Picture Books for Older Readers from Ginger
Teaching Reading Comprehension to Struggling and At Risk Readers: Strategies That Work-Masters Thesis by Ellen
Debbie Miller's book list from her presentation
Inferring Steps Poster from Carolyn
Questioning-Coding Answers Poster from Carolyn
Book Schema Poster from Carolyn
Synthesis Retell Poster from Carolyn
Correlation Matrix- Reading Strategies, Genre, Writing Form, and Text Models by Glenda
"What kind of a reader are you?" Chart from Michelle
"Literacy Studio" outline for Pike School Dist. from Katherine
Sample 1st Grade Schedule for Pike School Dist. from Katherine
Sample 3rd Grade Schedule for Pike School Dist. from Katherine
Bibliography for Idea Trait Primary Grades (Mentor Text) from Ellen
Bibliography for Voice Trait Primary Grades (Mentor Text) from Ellen
Friendly Letter Matrix (Rubric) from Angela
Grade 3/4 Extended Response Rubric from Carol
Grade 5/6 Extended Response Rubric from Carol
Grade 7/8 Extended Response Rubric from Carol
Lit2Go** - Audio MP3 Files. Database includes Reading Level
Florida has a wonderful site that provides hundreds of books and stories you can downlaod to play on your computer or for playback on devices like iPod or Zune.
Sensory Images
Comprehension Strategy: Sensory Images
Lesson: Using the Senses to Understand the StoryBefore the lesson: Make a chart with five columns. Label the columns: see, hear, taste, feel, smell.
Read the book //Owl Moon// by Jane Yolen aloud to your students if they have not heard it before.
Tell the students that good readers put themselves in the story by thinking about what the characters in the story see, hear, taste, feel and smell. Read the book aloud to the students again and look for examples of images the author uses that fit the categories. List them as you read. Some examples of what might be recorded: see - "moon so bright the sky seemed to shine", hear - train whistle blew a sad song, taste - furry scarf over my mouth, feel - cold, like an icy hand on my back, smell - (I didn't find anything for this category so I would leave it blank unless a student suggested something.)
Talk to students about what these images "remind them of" and how they help them to understand the story.
This page written and submitted by Cheri Summ.
Wyann has created a sheet you can use when working with sensory images.
Sensory Image Chart | Word | PDF |
CLICK on the CHECK MARK of the file of choice TO DOWNLOAD**.
Each Power Point presentation takes approximately fifteen minutes. Permission has been given for list-serve members to use these Power Points for their own school presentations.
*These PowerPoints are generously shared by Beth Suderman bsuderman@elkhart.k12.in.us
CLICK on the TITLE to OPEN the PowerPoint presentation. You must have PowerPoint loaded on your computer in order to view these.
*docs have all months except July.
Florida has a wonderful site that provides hundreds of books and stories you can downlaod to play on your computer or for playback on devices like iPod or Zune.